I come from a line of educators. Â Elementary teachers, professors, university deans… you name it. Â I didn’t think it would, but eventually the teaching gene surfaced in me as well. Â My career life has been mostly spent in the classroom working with wonderful students. Â I have put A LOT of time, energy, stress, LOVE, and, […]
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10 Medicinal Plants You Can Grow In Your Backyard
I always get a kick from watching those commercials on TV for prescription drugs that list all the potential side effects.  If it’s a medicine for heartburn, for example, they explain that the pill might cause indigestion, thoughts of suicide and/or sudden death.  Sounds promising.  It also seems that the more pills you take, the more […]
10 Ideas for a Fourth of July Party
1. Pack A Punch More like CAN a punch!  Print these festive jar labels and straw banners to give your Independence Day party some one-two punch power! 2. Sparkling Presentation Wow your party guests with a sparkling dinner presentation.  What a fun way to get your party crackling! 3. Rocket to the Stars Rocket to the […]
14 Ways to Redecorate Your Home In One Weekend
There’s really nothing like coming home to the comfort and consistency of your own space.  But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t feel refreshing to liven things up a bit with some redecorating.  Here are 14 super simple ways to redecorate your home in just one weekend. 1.  Paint Furniture Painting old furniture is one of my […]
Stand Out With an Accent Wall! 10 Inspirational Accents for Any Home
I have found that one of the most memorable ways to make a statement in a room is to add an accent wall. It’s one of the easiest DIY home projects! Â The best part of all is that for as much as they leave a lasting impression, most are just as equally easy to create. […]
Fun (and Free!) Fourth of July Printables
Hooray for freedom and country and hooray for summertime parties!  It’s my favorite time of year!  Be festive with a show of patriotism this year as you invite guests over for BBQs, fireworks, and more.  Here’s a collection of super fun and free patriotic printables. 1. America Banner Decorate the perfect space or buffet table with […]
Fast Ways to Repurpose Your Baby Wipe Containers
I’m all about repurposing things when and where I can. Â I mean, why spend money that could otherwise be saved for a fun trip, activity, or evening out?! Â My newest hacks for recycling are all about baby wipe dispensers. Â You already have them, they fit into many different spaces, and the dispenser lid makes for […]
DIY Bird Feeders You Can Make In Under an Hour
Basking in the sun, fun vacations, parties, exciting Summer projects… there’s no doubt that I’m a Summer girl through and through! Â I’ll hand it to Spring though, Â It gives Summer a good run for its money. Â One of my personal favorite parts about Spring is going on walks or bike rides around our lake. Â We’re […]
6 Easy Ways to Organize All of Your Makeup
I don’t know what it is about makeup but it can be annoyingly tricky to keep organized.  Luckily, all it takes are just a few simple storage solutions.  Here are 6 ideas to help you keep your makeup made up. 1. Shoe Organizers Use shoe organizers to compartmentalize your makeup by type, size, and/or color.  Can’t […]
10 Fun DIY Sharpie Projects
Sharpie was founded 160 years ago in 1857 in the state of Illinois.  With a company history like that there’s apparently more to being permanent for the company than just their markers!  Here are 10 great DIY projects to show just how fabulous Sharpies can be. 1. DIY Sharpie Wallet Give your old wallet, clutch, or […]